Life + Culture

Investing in Fun

Cathy Runyan-Svacinca has two quirky collections and a lot of fun Article by Diana Lambdin Meyer | Photography by Bruce N. Meyer Crunching across the gravel driveway to Cathy Runyan-Svacinca’s home, bright spots of color pop in the otherwise gravel gray. Before you have time to investigate, your eyes are drawn to a pile of bowling balls in the flower bed. Just before knocking on the front door, you stop, hand mid-air. Wow, this is some wild, colorful front door. It swings open revealing...

Food + Beverage

A New Generation at Wally's

As new ownership takes over the Northland institution, what's next for the bakery? Article by Jenny Vergara | Photography by Hannah Schreiner Waldemar Sebastian Uhl was a hard act to follow. As a certified master pastry chef, Wally Uhl owned and operated Wally’s Pastry Shop in the Northland for over 54 years before his wife Martha, and his son, Manfred—also a certified master pastry chef—took over the business after Wally’s passing in 2016. Together the family built a rock-solid reputation...

Shopping

Secondhand Finds, Firsthand

A guide to the best places for antiques in Kansas City Article and Photography by Katie Currid It’s true — they don’t make things like they used to. So where do you go to find those old, well-made things? We made a list of our favorite places to find the treasures of the past — whether you’re on the hunt for antique furniture, vintage clothing, good ol’ tchotchkes or just the thrill of the search. There’s plenty of places around Kansas City to find antique goods.   NORTHLAND ANTIQUE STORES ...

Sports + Recreation

Flock to the Festival

National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic comes to Kansas City Article by Gilbert Randolph | Photography by Jordan Darley The biggest gathering of upland hunting enthusiasts is coming to the Kansas City Convention Center March 7-9. It’s been ten years since the National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic visited the City of Fountains, and it’s a perfect weekend activity for any outdoors enthusiast. “We're excited to be back in Kansas City. We'll be right at the meeting point of Missouri and...

Travel

Learning to Love the Midwest

Amy Eastin is on a mission to show that the Midwest is more than just flyover territory Article and Photography by Amy Eastin I will never forget the time I was talking to a friend when I was visiting Washington DC and I told her she should come visit me in Kansas City. She laughed and said, “Let’s meet anywhere else.” Shortly after, she asked me why I lived here and when I would leave.  As miffed as I was, I cannot entirely blame her. I didn’t even realize all that was here in the Midwest...

Food + Beverage

Pan-Fried History

Stroud's Oak Ridge Manor — and its pan-fried chicken — stand the test of time Article by Jenny Vergara | Photography by Hannah Schreiner If we think of a home as a vessel that holds the history of every person who has ever lived there, then every milestone celebrated within its walls becomes forever etched into its very foundation. It is almost as if the house itself was built to safeguard those memories. Those fleeting moments linger—whispered in the creak of a floorboard or glimpsed in the...

Home + Design

The Green Carpet Stays

Anne Thorne embraces all of the bold character in her midcentury Liberty home Article and Photography by Katie Currid When looking at homes to live in, buyers see it all — crazy paint colors, carpeted bathrooms, hodge-podge layouts and questionable DIY jobs. And there can be design choices that scare many folks off. But it can also be a selling point for others.  When Anne Thorne and her husband, Mike, toured a custom midcentury home in Liberty, the place was full of bold design choices. The...

Fitness

One Crew, One Mission, One Stroke at a Time.

Cyndy Short - Co-OwnerRow House- ParkvilleOn February 15, 2025 my crew, including my ex-husband, my sons, mydaughter and my sister celebrated with our friends and neighbors our journey into thefitness space at Row House- Parkville. One by one, we introduced our friends andneighbors to our sleek studio, which features 22 Concept 2 rowers, and five (5)uniquely trained coaches, who move our community through low impact, high energyworkouts. I found this little gem in early 2024. I was looking for a...

Food + Beverage

Cheese, Please

Green Dirt's new Crossroads restaurant completes their farm-to-table circle Article by Patrick Mulvihill | Photography by Anna Petrow Since opening its doors in April 2024, Green Dirt on Oak has become more than just a destination for cheese lovers—it’s an immersive culinary experience that bridges the gap between farm and table. An urban outpost of Green Dirt Farm in Weston, MO, this cozy yet expansive restaurant offers a curated selection of artisanal cheeses, thoughtfully paired wines, and...

Food + Beverage

The Little Store Turns Ten

Price Rite Market & Deli is one of the Northland's best hidden gems Article by Jenny Vergara | Photography by Hannah Schreiner The Price Rite Market and Deli, lovingly known as “The Little Store,” has been a cornerstone of the Northland community for the last decade. Known for its delicious and affordable Italian specialties, the store is far more than just a place to grab a meal or pick up groceries—it’s a hub for building connections and fostering good neighbors. Owners Santo and Jeannine...